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Add 6/84 and 84/16

1st number: 6/84, 2nd number: 5 4/16

6/84 + 84/16 is 149/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 16 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
    6/84 = 6 × 4/84 × 4 = 24/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    84/16 = 84 × 21/16 × 21 = 1764/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/336 + 1764/336 = 24 + 1764/336 = 1788/336
  5. 1788/336 simplified gives 149/28
  6. So, 6/84 + 84/16 = 149/28
    In mixed form: 59/28

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